NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Smriti Mandhana hailed the franchise's remarkable achievement on Thursday, after leading her team to victory in the Women's Premier League final in Vadodara.

With this win, RCB women secured their second WPL title, defeating Delhi Capitals by six wickets, and continued the franchise's impressive run of success - claiming three titles in three years. The triumph also came after the women's team ended RCB's title drought in 2024, paving the way for the men's squad to finally lift the IPL trophy last year.

"Very pleased. RCB fans are the best in the world. We get support wherever we play. Three tiles in three years for the franchise, it is amazing," said Mandhana who overcame recent off-field setbacks to excel in the tournament.

On chasing 204 in the title clash, she said: "We did think it was a good surface to bat on. 203 is a good score in the final. It was a match winning spell from Lauren Bell. 400 in the match and she goes for just 20 (19 in four overs).

"One thing has stood out this season the support staff the way have supported us. Roles were clear for all of us. That makes our job easier on the field.

"The girls are working extremely hard and that shoots up your belief. They are working hard in the gym and that gives confidence to chase down any score. But what Volly (Georgia with the bat) did was special. Everyone going back to their home will say this is what we have contributed."

Delhi Capitals lost their fourth final in as many attempts but captain Jemimah Rodrigues could not be more proud of her team which started slowly before finding a way to reach the final.

"Could not be more proud of this group. It was not easy for us, the character the girls showed, proud of that. 204 in a final is always a great score. Everyone fought hard, gave their best, and that is what is important," said Rodrigues.